Prepare against Brandon Zhu
Canada · World #33,770 classical · FIDE ID 2627787
When preparing against Brandon Zhu, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%).
Our database contains 132 games by Brandon Zhu, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Brandon Zhu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brandon Zhu before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,965 | 2,082 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,955 | 1,955 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,955 | 1,955 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 56 | 25 | 51 | 42.4% |
| As White | 68 | 32 | 16 | 20 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 64 | 24 | 9 | 31 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brandon Zhu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brandon Zhu's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 50.0% | 63.2% |
| e4 | 20 | 29.4% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 13.2% | 44.4% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.4% | 66.7% |
| e3 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Zhu usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Zhu usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Zhu usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Zhu usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 20.0% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 16.7% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 13.3% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 52.4% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 33.3% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Brandon Zhu's chess games
All 132 games by Brandon Zhu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 56 wins, 25 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Philidor | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Georgios-Alexandros Kouskoutis | 2,296 | Wch U18 | B77 |
| Apr 2019 | Jeff Reeve | 2,275 | Victoria Open | A26 |
| Oct 2018 | Adrian Galiana Fernandez | 2,261 | Wch U18 | C55 |
| Sep 2017 | Davi Sulzbacher Goncalves | 2,252 | Wch U18 | A62 |
| Nov 2016 | Joshua Doknjas | 2,236 | ch-British Columbia U20 | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U18 | 2018 | 19 | 8 | 2,162 |
| Canadian Open | 2023 | 18 | 10 | 1,988 |
| ch-CAN U18 | 2018 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,048 |
| ch-British Columbia U20 | 2018 | 14 | 10 | 2,021 |
| Langley Open | 2018 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,740 |
| British Columbia Open | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 2,070 |
| Windsor NAYCC U16 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,853 |
| Quebec Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,107 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brandon Zhu's chess games?
132 games by Brandon Zhu, from Sep 2016 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Brandon Zhu has played.
What does Brandon Zhu play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Brandon Zhu opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brandon Zhu answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Brandon Zhu play as White?
As White, Brandon Zhu's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brandon Zhu play as Black?
As Black, Brandon Zhu most often plays: Italian Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Philidor (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Brandon Zhu's FIDE rating?
Brandon Zhu is currently rated 1,965 in classical chess, 1,955 in rapid and 1,955 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,082 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Brandon Zhu played?
Our database contains 132 games by Brandon Zhu, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 25 draws, 51 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brandon Zhu?
132 games by Brandon Zhu reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.